Effect of Robotic Gloves Training on Upper Limb Coordination, Selective Motor Control and Activities of Daily Living in Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Key facts
- Where
- Cairo, EgyptSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 6 and 8 years old?
Source: NCT07907497, who can take part
Where in Egypt
- Outpatient Clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo UniversityCairo, EgyptContact: Rabab Ragab, phdNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- Cairo University
- Trial code
- NCT07907497
- Record updated
- 5 November 2026
- Original description
The purposes of the current study will be to assess the effect of robotic gloves training on upper limb coordination, selective motor control (Wrist Extension/Flexion, Finger Flexion/Extension, Thumb Opposition (tip to tip pincer), Thumb extension (key grip) and activities of daily living in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effect of Robotic Gloves Training on Upper Limb Coordination, Selective Motor Control and Activities of Daily Living in Children With Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The purposes of the current study will be to assess the effect of robotic gloves training on upper limb coordination, selective motor control (Wrist Extension/Flexion, Finger Flexion/Extension, Thumb Opposition (tip to tip pincer), Thumb extension (key grip) and activities of daily living in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.
Inclusion: Diagnosis of unilateral spastic cerebral palsy (hemiparetic CP); Age ranging from [e.g., 6 to 8] years old; Level I, II on the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS); Level II, III on the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS); Sufficient cognitive ability and cooperation to understand instructions and follow verbal commands during training sessions; Mild to moderate spasticity in the affected upper limb, scoring [e.g., ≤ 2] on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS); Passive range of motion of the affected wrist and fingers adequate to fit comfortably inside and be assisted by the robotic glove device; Legal guardians/parents willing and able to provide written informed consent, and child assent obtained where applicable.
Exclusion: Recent orthopedic surgery or botulinum toxin (Botox) injections in the affected upper limb within the past [e.g., 3 to 6] months; Uncontrolled epilepsy or history of severe, frequent seizures triggered by visual stimuli or active exertion; Severe cognitive, behavioral, or psychological disorders that prevent compliance with the therapeutic protocol; Severe upper limb fixed contractures or structural joint deformities that prevent proper fitting or passive movement of the robotic glove; Severe spasticity or rigid hypertonia scoring [e.g., > 2] on the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) in the target upper extremity; Co-existing severe visual, hearing, or sensory impairments that significantly impede the ability to interact with the device or interactive gaming interfaces; Simultaneous participation in another active upper limb rehabilitation clinical trial or intensive therapeutic protocol.